Events are taking place over the next week for residents and businesses to have their say on the latest ideas for the Castle Gateway area.

City of York Council has organised a number of tours of the site this Saturday (Sep 7) with a small number of spaces still available.

Council staff are also holding an online event on Monday September 9 and will be attending a ward committee meeting on Thursday September 12.

Last month the council unveiled updated proposals for the area with the aim of:

  • delivering flexible green space with children’s play provision
  • retaining blue badge parking numbers
  • reducing capital and management costs

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The council hopes to submit a new planning application early next year to create a new world-class open place on the site of the Castle Car Park and Eye of York.

An original planning application was submitted in February 2022, but this has had to be revised due to a lack of funding.

Instead, the development scheme will be brought forward in phases as funding becomes available.

The Press previously reported that the council failed to get any of the £25 million government levelling up funding it applied for, which included £10 million to provide 'public realm' improvements for the Castle Gateway project.

City of York Council is seeking feedback on matters including more planting and green spaces, improved pedestrian facilities, options for retained blue badge parking, as well as connections to the river with a riverside path and boardwalk to the rear of the Castle Museum which would link to the proposed new pedestrian and cycle bridge over the River Foss.

Councillor Katie Lomas, Executive Member for Finance, Performance, Major Projects, Human Rights, Equality and Inclusion at City of York Council said: “We are grateful to everyone who has shared their thoughts on the latest designs for this important part of the city so far.

“Our plans seek to create a place where all residents want to spend time and enjoy. Your thoughts and feedback are vital in helping shape the scheme design before a revised planning application is submitted.

“There are still some spaces available for the tours this weekend and our online event next week so please do get involved and have your say.”

The following events are being held for residents to ask questions and learn more about the plans:

  • Saturday September 7- My Castle Gateway on-site tours will take place at 9:30, 11am, 12:30pm and 2pm
  • Monday September 9- My Castle Gateway online event at 7.30pm
  • Thursday September 12- Guildhall Ward Committee meeting at 5.30pm at the Quaker Meeting House, Friargate, York (no booking required)

To book a place for the on-site tour or online event go to: https://mycastlegateway.org/events/  

Alternatively, residents can provide feedback by commenting on the My Castle Gateway blog or social media pages, or by emailing regeneration@york.gov.uk.